Dining out is sometimes just about the food, but it’s almost always about the total experience, and nowhere else in Arizona can you have an experience quite like the one found at this Phoenix restaurant. From the food to the, a-hem… live sharks, this place is a bucket list-worthy must-visit eatery. Check it out:

At Dillion’s KC BBQ in Litchfield Park, you can choose to dine inside with the sharks, or…

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sit outside and overlook a flamboyance of beautiful flamingos.

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But the wildlife won’t be the only thing you’re gawking at in this lively restaurant. The BBQ is lip-smacking good!

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From mouthwatering ribs to savory pulled BBQ or a pile of burnt tips overflowing on a piece of Texas toast, the food at Dillon’s is sure to inspire as much love as the decor.

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If your cravings are pushing you in a direction other than BBQ, you’ll find plenty of other options on their menu, including baked, fried and broiled seafood.

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The next time you’re in the area, or visiting the Wildlife World Zoo in Phoenix, be sure to make a date to dine with the sharks! (You don’t have to be a guest of the zoo to eat here, either!)

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Dillon’s KC BBQ is one of several locations of this local chain, but this one is the most unique. You’ll find it located at 16335 W Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. You do not need to be a guest of the wildlife park to eat at Dillion’s. The hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. Learn more on the official website of Dillon’s KC BBQ, and on their Litchfield Park location Facebook page.

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Are you ready to dine with the sharks or the flamingos at this one-of-a-kind eatery in Arizona?

Make of day of it while you’re in the Phoenix area – add a side trip to this little-known, fascinating train park for another adventure you’ll never forget!

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